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After the expiration of the three weeks for which the
Order was valid a further Order, for a period of three months
was obtained under the 1948 Act.
After a short while the condition of the old lady had
much improved, and she was quite happy to agree to stay
voluntarily in the care of the Surrey County Council
permanently.
The number of problems associated with aged persons does
not diminish, and considerable advice and help is given by
the Public Health Department to many different types of case,
only very few of which require compulsory measures.
The close co-operation between the Physician Superintendent
of Kingston Hospital, the Welfare Officer, local doctors,
and your Medical Officer of Health, mentioned in my last
report continues.